Specifications

Sony NXCAM Workflows in Apple Final Cut Pro 7
Sequence Preparation
Although not mandatory, it is typically best to set the FCP Sequence Settings to match the clip
settings associated with the majority of your media; putting less demand on the computer’s
CPU and reducing rendering time. As mentioned in the previous section, NXCAM-native
AVCHD files are converted to a user-defined Apple ProRes format during import.
To verify/alter Final Cut Pro’s Sequence Settings, do the following:
1 - From within the Final Cut Pro Browser, select the default Sequence (Sequence 1), or
create a new Sequence by pressing + N.
2 - From the Sequence drop menu, select Settings.
3 - Adjust the settings for Frame Size, Pixel Aspect, Compressor, etc. to match the
majority of the project’s media. Typical settings for NXCAM media are as follows:
For 1080/60i media:
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